A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Coolray
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
C7
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Coolray
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
C7
Coolray
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
Current South Africa C7 range
Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
No applicable South African facelift history established
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Passenger vehicle
Tare Mass Kg
1578 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
C7
Coolray
Length
4660 mm
4380 mm
Width
1875 mm
1795 mm
Height
1670 mm
1609 mm
Wheelbase
2720 mm
2600 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
176 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
176 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
614 l
330 l
Kerb Weight
1578 kg
1815 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2090 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity
512 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
1250 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows
2 rows
Not Officially Disclosed
Doors
5 doors
Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
1000 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
960 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1090 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
750 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C7
Coolray
Front Track Width
Not Available
-
Rear Track Width
Not Available
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C7
Coolray
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Automatic
Climate control
Power Windows
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot Space Seats Folded
1371 l
-
AC Type
Automatic
Climate control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
C7
Coolray
Engine
1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.5L Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
SQRF4J16
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1600 cc
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
9.9:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
77.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
85.8 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
145 kW @ 5500 rpm
128 kW
Maximum Torque
290 Nm
290 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
190 km/h
200 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.4 sec
7.6 sec
Quarter Mile
16.3 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
91.9 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
183.8 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
C7
Coolray
Gearbox
7 DCT
7-Speed DCT
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
7
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Type
Automatic
DCT
Clutch Type
Automatic clutch
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Electric
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
7 DCT
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
FWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
7
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C7
Coolray
Claimed Mileage
13.3 km/l
15.38 km/l
City Mileage
10.7 km/l
11.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.7 km/l
15.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
45 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Not Officially Disclosed
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
13.3 km/l
15.38 km/l
Charging Port Type
Plug-in hybrid AC/DC
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
AC/DC
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
51
45
Combined Driving Range
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C7
Coolray
Airbags
Multiple airbags
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Front seats
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Standard
Yes
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Front
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Front seats
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
C7
Coolray
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Yes
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Yes
Spec
C7
Coolray
Seat Material
Leatherette / leather
Not Officially Disclosed
Heated Seats
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Yes
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power
6-way adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Leatherette / leather
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C7
Coolray
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
14.6-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Speakers
8
Not Officially Disclosed
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
Spec
C7
Coolray
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, moonlight silver, grey and other official Omoda market colours where listed.
White, Red, Green, Grey, Silver
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C7
Coolray
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance Max
176 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
176 mm
-
Spec
C7
Coolray
Tyre Size
235/50 R19
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Officially Disclosed
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare
Not Officially Disclosed
Wheel Rim Size
235/50 R19
18-inch alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C7
Coolray
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
C7
Coolray
Service Plan
5 Years / 70 000 km
5 years / 50,000 km
Spec
C7
Coolray
Ownership Role
mid-to-high value
top
Price Zar
539900 ZAR
429900 ZAR
Pricing Role
mid-to-high value
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
539900
429900
Starting Price Zar
539900
429900
Spec
C7
Coolray
Warranty
5 Years / 150 000 km
Vehicle and engine: 5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This C7 and Coolray comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: C7 61 vs Coolray 60.
Efficiency index: C7 52 vs Coolray 61.
Safety-equipment index: C7 94 vs Coolray 90.
Practicality index: C7 67 vs Coolray 46.
Ownership-cover index: C7 not separately scored vs Coolray not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
Specification Evidence Index
A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
C7 leads by 5 points
C7 and Coolray are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
C7
Performance
61/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
67/100
Coolray
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
46/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexOmoda C7
leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts
vs 64 pts for Coolray
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, C7 leads. However, Coolray may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
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Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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